Summary PLS1502 - Introduction To African Philosophy Exam Revision class.

PLS1502 - Introduction To African Philosophy Exam Revision class. What Makes African Philosophy distinctly African and from the Continent? AFRICAN COSMOLOGY 1. The world of spirits 2. The world of matter 3. Ontology TWO POLES OF AFRICAN ANTHROPOLOGY 1. The intra-personal pole: maintain a healthy balance between one’s bodily (material)and spiritual needs 2. The inter-personal pole: ontological relationship JAI BEWAJI ,Ethics and morality in the Yoruba culture” 1. Moral obligations 2. Morality in Africa has a religious foundation? 3. Reality based Examples: Yoruba Beliefs Ese, eewe, abuku, aimo and egbin. Prescribed readings : 1. Tension between Menkiti and Gyekye 2. How is Personhood defined 3. Is there space for Human rights? KWAME GYEKYE, Person and community in African Thought. Yoruba Beliefs Two poles of African anthropology Two poles of African anthropology MORAL/ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS Aimo: the lack of knowledge (in the epistemic sense), also, ignorance as a liability (in the moral sense) (Bewaji 2004:58). 1. The world of spirits Ese: infractions against the Supreme Being, deities, ancestors as well as other people (Bewaji 2004:58). 1. The inter-personal pole: Hierarchical relationship between people…spirit…Creator 2. The world of matter Egbin: caution against moral decadence (Bewaji 2004:58). 2. The intra-personal pole: The dangers of too much of anything will effect By creating infraction I must complete a task in order to “Bring Balance” to the cosmos What I have taken to much of I must replace or ensure justice is served. Abuku: the “blemish” acquired when acting against moral expectations (Bewaji 2004:58). Now analyse these concepts: Image taken from Machine Design, hat-questions-should-you-ask-during-the-product-lifecycle Preparing you for the exam. 4. How to write a Philosophical Essay 5. How to Study for the exam? 6. What is a Take-Home Exam? 7. Writing the Exam. Updated Time: 15:00 – 21:00 Download Exam paper from 14:45 Keep Updated on Announcements Page throughout 6. Any Questions? Side Note: Details on what a takehome exam are given in the announcements page. How to Study for the exam?